Speech PACE Test 4

gestures must flow with the words they ______________

emphasize

a _____________ will radiate happiness which prompts responsiveness

smile

gestures affect the __________ and the audience

speaker

Gestures should be used to fulfill a purpose

true

Gestures do not affect the meaning of speech

False

The mouth is the key to facial expression

False

stationary objects attract and keep attention

False

the face does not reflect the inner feelings

False

walking causes nervous tension

False

_____________ gestures are caused by stage fight

Nervous

physical action is an outlet for nervous tension

True

sometimes eye contact can be more persuasive than words

True

the feet should provide the foundation of posture

True

the purpose of gesturing is to emphasize an _____________ or to reinforce a statement

emotion

the speaker should choose a position which allows him to establish ________________ with each listener

eye contact

the _________________ are the key to effective facial expression

eyes

the purpose of the lectern is to free a speaker's hand for ____________

gesturing

the _______________ are the speakers best friend

hands

the _____________ communicates the spirit of the speaker

head

good gestures are the art of one who has ___________ them

mastered

facial expression plays a major role in the communication of ___________________

meaning

a self conscious speaker is not _____________

natural

the best approach to the platform is a _____________ walk

natural

a speaker will keep his audiences attention with enthusiastic, ______________ action

physical

stage fright can be overcome by ____________ activity

physical

Only diligent __________________ will bring about a change in poor posture

practice

the speakers ______________ should be placed on the balls of the feet

weight

gestures ___________________ as well as emphasize

describe

anything placed between the speaker and his audience reduces his ______________

effectiveness

Practice will make gestures more natural

True

gestures should not be overworked ______________

actions

The speaker should not turn his______________to the audience while speaking.

back

_____________ is the stance of the speaker on the stage

Posture